Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva was off-limits for Western sanctions. Until now
2 years, 7 months ago

Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva was off-limits for Western sanctions. Until now

ABC  

She was once considered almost untouchable, and her long-rumoured relationship with Vladimir Putin never confirmed. But after the UK imposed sanctions on former Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva earlier this month, the strict secrecy surrounding the Russian President's private life has begun to unravel. The secret life of Vladimir Putin Photo shows Vladimir Putin looking solemn while surrounded by young female flight attendants Over decades in public life, Russia's President crafted an image as a tough man. Personal relationship aside, Kabaeva is a high-powered, wealthy Russian Despite the murky links, Vladimir Putin's opponents, including Georgy Alburov, a close ally of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, have called for Ms Kabaeva to be sanctioned immediately. According to Russian politics academic Leonid Petrov, the West had a difficult job proving a relationship between Ms Kabaeva and Mr Putin, which presented "ethical considerations" in terms of sanctions.

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Moment Putin's gymnast 'lover' admits in TV interview how Russian president is her 'ideal man'
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Moment Putin's gymnast 'lover' admits in TV interview how Russian president is her 'ideal man'

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Russia Ukraine war: Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva hit with latest US sanctions
2 years, 5 months ago

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India TV News  

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The U.S. has sanctioned Vladimir Putin's long-rumored romantic partner
2 years, 5 months ago

The U.S. has sanctioned Vladimir Putin's long-rumored romantic partner

NPR  

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The Independent  

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Russia-Ukraine war: European Union likely to sanction Vladimir Putin’s alleged girlfriend Alina Kabaeva
2 years, 8 months ago

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India TV News  

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Alina Kabaeva: Switzerland urged to deport Putin’s rumoured lover
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Firstpost  

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3 years, 7 months ago

Putin's 'lover' makes public statement nearly three years after last being seen

Daily Mail  

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